1. U of A Museum Day in the Arts District

    Museums across the University of Arizona are proud to offer free or reduced admission in celebration of U of A Museum Day 2026 on Saturday, April 4, 10a – 4p, including the Center for Creative Photography and the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in a day filled with discovery and wonder, where […]

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  2. Muscle Memory: Lens on the Body

    Drawn primarily from the collections of the Center for Creative Photography and Phoenix Art Museum, Muscle Memory: Lens on the Body showcases a wide range of historical and contemporary works that explore the ways photographers have represented the human figure and bodily experiences of movement, aging, disability, and more. Featured works demonstrate how artists have grappled with […]

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  3. “El Pueblo 50” Closing Peña

    “El Pueblo 50,” a historic exhibition sharing the stories of resilience from the living heart of Tucson’s Southside, ends Feb.7 with a closing peña, dreaming toward the next 50 years. Feb. 7 | El Pueblo Neighborhood Center101 W. Irvington Road. Tucson, AZ4–5p – Music & Conversation: A Tribute to Radio Rebelde5–6p – Pop-up Teatro & Final Reflection The event […]

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  4. Spring 2026 arts preview from Arizona Arts

    Arizona Arts presents a 2026 spring semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community.  Arizona Arts and its units produce over 700 events each year, most of them free. The division integrates the arts throughout the university experience; gives all students – regardless of major – access […]

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  5. CCP receives commendation from Gov. Hobbs

    Governor Katie Hobbs has issued a commendation to the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography in recognition of its 50th Anniversary. “For five decades, the Center for Creative Photography continues to uphold the values of creativity, curiosity, and collaboration while maintaining its focus on student engagement through class visits, extracurricular programs and faculty-led collaborations […]

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  6. Making a Life in Photography: Rollie McKenna

    The Center for Creative Photography hosts “Making a Life in Photography: Rollie McKenna,” the first survey of the prolific career of American photographer Rosalie (Rollie) Thorne McKenna (1918-2003), Jan. 31, 2026 – May 16, 2026. After graduating from Vassar College in 1940, McKenna worked independently as a sought-after architectural and portrait photographer, making unique yet […]

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  7. El Pueblo 50 Launch Celebration

    El Pueblo 50 is a public exhibition celebrating 50 years of El Pueblo Neighborhood Center’s historic role as the living heart of the Southside. Celebrate its launch with a day of community storytelling, mapping, craft, music, refreshments and more. Commemorate this historic center and imagine and vibrant 50 years. Nov. 82-5p … Open House5-9p … […]

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  8. Día de Muertos 2025

    El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Nov. 2 is a day of celebration, particularly for the people in Mexico and Central America, and for many in the United States. It is a day to honor and commemorate the lives of the dearly departed and to welcome the return of their spirits. […]

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  9. SNAP! An Evening with Kris Graves

    Join us for the Center of Creative Photography’s inaugural “SNAP!” (Social Night of Art and Photography!) followed by a lecture by photographer Kris Graves. Graves’s photographic work is in the CCP’s collection, and one of his images is featured in “Picture Party: Celebrating the Collection at 50.“ 4:30 – 5:30pSNAP! – Social Night of Art and […]

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  10. CCP receives Benn Mitchell’s renowned archive, $1 million gift

    The Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona has received renowned photographer Benn Mitchell’s archive and a $1 million gift. Esther Mitchell has donated her late husband’s photographic archive to the center, along with a $1 million gift to establish the Benn and Esther Mitchell Endowed Collection Fund. The gift provides a major […]

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